20 Night watch

Jason

The night is groggy as I lay beside Becca, with one hang slung over her. She was so frightened. I did everything I could not to show that I felt the same.

Coming here was more dangerous than we thought. All the warnings our parents gave us were valid and becoming our reality. How adamant are these hunters that, after so many years, they are still out on the look?

'Or maybe we are just extremely unlucky,' Makya says. He can't relax, pacing around in my mind.

I promised Becca I'd wake her, but I doubt that will happen. I am still too riled up, far from becoming drowsy. Not that she was better. She couldn't fall asleep for hours. The fact that she trusts me enough so she can fall asleep in my arms doesn't escape me.

As I keep my head close to hers, I notice her scent overpowering the room, making me wonder whether I should move closer to her or keep us separated. While her closeness is comforting, it's also arousing, and I know it's not the time for anything like that, especial